Menthylisovalerate , 98% , 16409-46-4

Synonym(s):
Menthyl 3-methylbutanoate

CAS NO.：16409-46-4

Empirical Formula: C15H28O2

Molecular Weight: 240.38

MDL number: MFCD00045488

EINECS: 240-460-1

PRODUCT Properties

• Melting point: 1.3°C (estimate)
• Boiling point: 260-262 °C750 mm Hg(lit.)
• Density: 0.909 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
• FEMA: 2669 | MENTHYL ISOVALERATE
• refractive index: 1.4486
• Flash point: >230 °F
• Odor: at 100.00 %. fruity cooling sweet woody
• Odor Type: fruity
• optical activity: [α]20/D 64°, neat
• JECFA Number: 432
• LogP: 5.555 (est)
• EPA Substance Registry System: Butanoic acid, 3-methyl-, 5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexyl ester (16409-46-4)

Description and Uses

Menthyl isovalerate has an odor similar to both menthol and isovaleric acid, sweet and herbaceous, somewhat balsamic or root-like. It has a bitter, wood-like taste. Prepared by heating a mixture of ι-menthol and isovaleric acid at 100 - 110°C in the presence of trace concentrated H2SO4 or at 100°C in the presence of HCL.

Safety

• Symbol(GHS): GHS07
• Signal word: Warning
• Hazard statements: H315-H319-H335
• Precautionary statements: P302+P352-P305+P351+P338
• Hazard Codes: Xi
• Risk Statements: 36/37/38
• Safety Statements: 26-36
• WGK Germany: 2
• RTECS: OT0720000